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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 32.93 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 32.93 and 18.86 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 32.93 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/32.93 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 32.93 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.06/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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